European Union: International Law

The German authorities have published the third instalment of their 6-monthly updates on their current enforcement actions.

The European Union has adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, alongside parallel measures targeting Belarus, marking a significant escalation in economic pressure.

The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism’s (AMLA) consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under Article 28(1)...

Danish company FLSmidth & Co A/S has self-reported to OFAC and the Danish Business Authority after an internal investigation revealed potential sanctions violations involving the provision of pre-contract tender materials to persons in the Russian Federation for projects in Kazakhstan. The company is now reviewing and enhancing its compliance programme and risk management measures in response to these findings.

Estonian authorities have charged Oleg Bessedin with transmitting sanctioned Russian TV programs through his controlled channels in Estonia and social media platforms.

The German authorities have published the third instalment of their 6-monthly updates on their current enforcement actions.

Estonian authorities have charged Oleg Bessedin with transmitting sanctioned Russian TV programs through his controlled channels in Estonia and social media platforms.

Post-Brexit enforcement of UK judgments in Ireland has become more complex and costly under common law rules. A recent High Court decision clarifies that the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements 2005 applies to default judgments, providing a streamlined pathway for cross-border enforcement when exclusive jurisdiction clauses are in place.

Senior in-house counsel and arbitration practitioners gathered during Paris Arbitration Week 2026 to examine the evolving landscape of dispute resolution in major construction and infrastructure projects. The discussion explored critical strategic decisions facing parties in large-scale infrastructure disputes, from selecting appropriate resolution mechanisms to optimizing costs and ensuring enforceability across jurisdictions. Drawing on historical context and contemporary practice, the session addressed h